[Mgs] what wood for seat supports

[Max Heim]

I am going to say ash wood.

I am sure they have to be hardwood, since softwood would not be up to the
crushing load (though the hem/fir I've seen lately is as hard as rock).

But specifically, the set in my MG seems to have the sort of bold grain
pattern seen on Louisville Sluggers, hence ash wood. Moreover, ash was
traditionally used for framing in coachbuilding, so would be likely to be
"in stock". It is also eminently suitable for the task.

But it's not as if I actually know anything about carpentry, so TIFWIW...

Oh, I understand that ash is getting hard to find, which is why some major
leaguers are turning to maple bats. So maple might be an appropriate
substitute.
 
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires


on 8/2/07 4:40 PM, Dodd, Kelvin at doddk at mossmotors.com wrote:

> I'm working on re-sourcing early MG Midget seat frame support wooden
> strips. My question is whether anyone has a good idea on what type of
> wood they were originally made from? They appear to be the same as MGB
> ones, so if there are any carpenters out there who recognized the wood
> type or could suggest similar materials please let me know.
> 
> Thanks